News archive: Sunday, February 08, 2015
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All-Star
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been named a 2015 NBA All-Star by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Clippers forward Blake Griffin
Injuries
The Los Angeles Clippers announced that forward Blake Griffin will undergo surgery in Los Angeles on Monday to remove a staph infection in his right elbow.
NCAA news:
Former North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith, who was beloved by his players and became one of the nation’s most revered sports figures, died Saturday.
Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Sunday that forward Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a right shoulder sprain.
NBA market
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed forward Reggie Williams to a second 10-day contract.
NBA market
The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed guard Tyler Johnson for the remainder of the season.
NBA market
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Jorge Gutierrez to a second 10-day contract, General Manager John Hammond announced Saturday.
NCAA news:
Virginia will be without star guard Justin Anderson for four to six weeks with a fractured finger on his left (shooting) hand, the school announced Saturday.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Saturday, February, 7th 2015.